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VERY FINE. A REMARKABLE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF ON A COVER SENT BY THE HADLEY PERFORATING MACHINE'S EARLY PROMOTER.
This cover was sent to the postmaster in Portsmouth N.H. by R. K. Swift, the banker and businessman who promoted the perforating machine invented by Dr. Hadley in Chicago. (Image)
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A REMARKABLE COVER BEARING TWO 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF STAMPS AND ADDRESSED TO R. K. SWIFT, THE PROMOTER OF THE HADLEY PERFORATING MACHINE.
This cover came to light only during the past few years, and it was acquired by Mr. Hulme in our 2005 Rarities sale. (Image)
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF COVER, BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN MAILED FROM THE OFFICE OF R. K. SWIFT, THE PROMOTER OF THE HADLEY PERFORATING MACHINE.
This cover is illustrated in Wilson Hulme's article on the Chicago Perfs (Chronicle 175, Figure 25), where Mr. Hulme describes it as one of the covers originating from R. K. Swift's banking office, based on the handwriting.
Ex Seacrest. With 1989 P.F. certificate (Image)
VERY FINE. A DESIRABLE EXAMPLE OF THE 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF USED ON A HOTEL CORNER CARD COVER.
Covers from Chicago hotels with 3c Chicago Perf stamps were probably mailed by travelers who obtained the stamps from the hotel concierge. (Image)
AN EXTREMELY FINE COVER WITH THE 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF AND EMBOSSED CORNER CARD.
With 1982 P.F. certificate (Image)
FINE APPEARANCE. AN ATTRACTIVE AND RARE 3-CENT CHICAGO PERF COVER.
With 1993 P.S.E. certificate (Image)